Eco-Friendly Waterproof Canvas Tarpaulins

Canvas tarpaulins are versatile. They offer mobile and versatile living and protective cover against weather conditions. The conventional vinyl and plastic Tarpaulins are relatively inexpensive. But, they also have their negative impacts on the environment as well. An environmentally friendly option is canvas tarpaulins that can be biodegraded.

What Are Canvas Tarpaulins?

Canvas tarpaulins are large sheets made from thick, sturdy cotton canvas fabric of industrial quality. These are available in various sizes, shapes, and colors. Canvas is a strong, porous, and versatile material used in making bags. Tarpaulins are portable, temporary, and flexible in terms of the coverage and protection they offer. Some of the uses include car and equipment covers, shelters and tents, ground covers, and drop cloths.

Here we are going to discuss some of the issues that are associated with vinyl and plastic tarpaulins.

Today most tarpaulins are made of vinyl, polyethylene plastic, or polyvinyl chloride. These modern materials made tarpaulins cheaper to produce. But vinyl and plastic also have environmental costs:

• It is important to note that they employ the use of petroleum-based raw materials. This depends on fossil fuel and plastic production greenhouse gases.

• They do not decompose naturally and end up as plastic waste.

• Substances like chemical additives and dyes are often poisonous. They can reach out, for instance, when tarpaulins used in construction degrade with time.

Eco-Friendly Canvas Tarpaulins

cotton Canvas Tarpaulin sheets are made of natural material which makes them a better choice environmentally. Cotton canvas is derived from a natural resource hence we can cultivate it over and over again. At the end of the product’s life cycle, the material is biodegradable. Other benefits include:

• This type of cotton takes less effort in the environment to be produced.

• It is more breathable compared to plastic because of the natural fibers used in making canvas.

• It means that they can be used again and again and can be recycled very easily.

• The water-based wax coatings are also able to give water resistance without the use of any hazardous substances.

Selecting a Long-lasting Waterproof Canvas Tarp

To substitute plastic and vinyl variety, canvas tarps must be strong and waterproof to withstand the elements of weather. Important factors to consider include: 

• 10-12 oz cotton duck canvas is strong enough to handle tough jobs and is also very durable. Thin canvases will therefore be easier to tear apart.

• This is done through the use of wax coatings or water repellent treatments making the canvas to be water resistant. This may sometimes require its reapplication after some time has passed.

• Edges with grommets enable tying down in areas where winds are strong.

• Multi-panel assembly joins smaller canvas widths together to form massive sizes of tarpaulins. This maximizes flexibility.

• There should be additional material in the stressed area to obtain a longer life duration.

Even though it has to be admitted that an eco-friendly canvas is somewhat more expensive than a traditional one, its service life contributes to this difference. And you do not contribute to daily or constant pollution of the environment with plastics. Canvas tarps for temporary structures and shelters are considered to be environmentally friendly.

Conclusion

Organic canvas Tarpaulin covers are ideal for use as tarps can be made of cotton canvas and wax finishes giving the product an eco-friendly advantage. They have higher initial costs than vinyl and plastic coverings but the long service life, the fact that it is permeable, biodegradable, and not made of plastic makes it a good green product for many uses. Selecting 10oz+ canvas fabric and using waterproofing wax treatments allow for the greatest utility for short-term applications such as outdoor shelters, covers, and event structures. Disposable plastic tarpaulins are replaced by canvas tarps that help to avoid pollution of the environment.